Later on, in one of the student housing districts similar to Winter’s household, but with small one-story abodes, the two stop in front of one of the many homes. Rhino gestures towards it. “Here we are, my little cozy place.”
Asylum smiles. “It already looks great just from the outside.”
“It’s not really different from any of the others though…” He rubs the back of his head as they walk to the door. “The inside however, might be a little odd. So… sorry ahead of time.” His horn lights up as he turns the key in the lock, faint etchings glowing in the doorframe before fading almost instantly as he opens the door.
She blinks. “Wow… that’s new...”
“Sorry, I get a little security conscious sometimes.” They enter the house, the door leading to the corner of the living room.
At first, the place looks normal. A couch and TV are obviously the centerpoints of the room, while across a chest-high wall the kitchen can be seen just beyond. A shelf of books and a few knickknacks stands next to the door while across from them is a hallway with a handful of other doors within.
However, as soon as the stallion enters, the lights click on without him doing anything. Holding his hand out, the keys float from it and into a small tray on the shelf. His wallet does much the same as he sets the basket and blanket on the counter. From the other end, a blue glass slides toward him, touching his hand.
He looks down, nudging it gently away. “No thank you, not thirsty today.” It retreats, hopping into a nearby cabinet.
Asylum just stands at the door, mouth agape at everything that just happened. “...wha...”
He rubs the back of his head, chuckling sheepishly. “Yeah… I tend to test out or do small enchantments around the house. It makes some things very convenient. I don’t lose most common things ponies do, because I can summon them or they put themselves away. That little thing,” he points to the cabinet with a thumb, “is because I usually want a bit of water or milk when I get home.”
She continues to glance around, awestruck. “It… wow...”
He tries to lighten the mood. “Hey, at least I don’t do the books flying around thing like some stereotypical unicorns do… anymore. You learn quickly that kind of things is bad for their spines.”
Finally, she giggles. “Fair enough… still, this is pretty… odd...” She winces. “I-I don’t mean it’s bad! Just… unexpected?”
“I understand that. Just umm… don’t be surprised when things move, okay?” He smiles hopefully.
She smiles back. “I’ll try not to be...” She leans in for another nuzzle.
He happily gives her one. “Mmm… back to where we were already? I’m okay with that.”
“I’m glad you are… it just feels right.” She contemplates sneaking in a kiss, but her nervous side wins out, and she decides against it. “So… shall we get right back to resuming our snuggling session, or is there anything else you wanted to do or show me first?”
“There’s not really too much to show.” One thumb rubs her hand. “My house is fairly mundane. I’m not sure what I would do before, either, except maybe ask where we wanted to do this and if we wanted blankets.”
“Well… I think the ‘where’ can only be answered with the couch or… um… bed,” she replies, going quiet at the end.
Hearing this, he quickly offers a third option. “I could always just put blankets on the floor if you’d prefer something with more room. They’re softer than the picnic one.”
“O-Oh… um, that works too.” She sheepishly nods. “Floor and blankets, then… please and thank you.”
Nodding, he pushes the coffee table to one side of the living room before heading into the hall and coming back with two large fluffy blankets. The blue one he quickly spreads out, smoothing it across the floor. The green one he unfolds, but leaves at the base of the other, pointing at it. “That one’s in case we get cold or something. Would you like some pillows or anything else?”
“No thank you, I think this is fine...” She smiles, slowly sitting down on the blue blanket.
He sits as well, looking at her a bit awkwardly now that they are planning something that was entirely spontaneous before. “So, umm… how do we…. you know, start?”
She thinks. “I guess, just… do what we were doing before?” She lies down on her back to try and show what she means.
He follows suit, lying on his back next to her and holding one of her hands in one of his own. He looks to her, his soft smile returning. She smiles back, moving close to cuddle against him. His arm goes back around he as he nuzzles her. “So… I don’t have anything else planned today. Do you?”
“Hm… not really. Silk doesn’t need me today, I have no classes… just a free day.” She nuzzles back. “I like the way I’m spending it so far, though.”
His muzzle twitches as her mane tickles it. “Think I can tempt you to stick around for a while? Maybe until dinner?”
She nods, giggling. “I have no problem with that.”
He smiles. “I’m glad…”
***
Another week passes and Silk once more finds herself stopping in front of her best friend’s door with a backpack stuffed much more than last time. Straightening her mane a bit, she knocks.
The door opens almost instantly, Asylum grinning at her friend. “Hey, Silk! Come on in!” She glances at the bulging bag, but doesn’t think much of it, simply stepping back to allow the thestral access.
She quickly steps in, giving the pegasus a hug. “Ready for another fun night?”
Asylum hugs back. “Sure am! I bet we’ve got tons of stories to share with each other.” She grins.
“Oh, I’ll bet.” The door closes as she grins back. “I even brought some spare outfits I thought we might like. Two are admittedly for work, but the others are just because I thought they’d be fun and you know I like to dress up both of us almost as much as you like to dress us down.” She winks and sticks out her tongue.
Asylum blushes and sticks hers back out. “Fine by me. And I don’t have that much of a thing for removing our clothes.”
“Hun, between the two of us, we invented strip Battleclouds,” Silk deadpans before giggling at her words.
“...it was still fun.” She rolls her eyes playfully. “Now you’ve got me wanting to play it again...”
“Now now, let’s mix things up a little before we fall back on that.” Taking her bag off her shoulders, she holds it. “I was thinking at one point we do our own little fashion show, probably catching up while we do, and maybe planning the things we do after. Unless, of course, you wanted to do something before then.”
“I like that plan.” Smiling, Asylum looks at the bag. “What outfits did you bring?”
“Well…” Silk waves the bag teasingly. “The ones for work are a little cheerleader outfit and a little experimental new fabric I’m working with I call ‘cloud cloth’. I’ve fashioned it into a little skirt and shirt combination. All the other three outfits are lingerie for us to have fun with.”
“Oooh...” Intrigued, Asylum has to force her eyes away from the bag and back to the thestral. “So, when do I get to see these?”
“Whenever you want, hun.” The thestral giggles. “And if you want to say… oh, I don’t know… use them on your stallion during either what happens this coming week or any other time, just let me know.”
Asylum blushes, reminded both of what comes next week and of her new relationship. “R-Right...” She coughs awkwardly. “H-How about we do that now, then? Then we can spend the rest of the night in as much or little clothing as we want without worrying about later having to change.”
“Sounds like a fine idea to me.” Sitting on the couch, she unzips the bag, looking back at Asylum. “Shall we get the work ones out of the way first?”
The pegasus nods, sitting on the couch beside her. “I think so, yes.”
“Let’s start with the classic then.” She pulls out a small two piece cheerleader costume, purple and white as the main colors. “I just need to see how this acts when you move around in it. You know, walk, strut, maybe a jump, and a little bending.”
Nodding, Asylum begins to strip off her clothes. “Sounds like something we both would find very useful during our heat cycles...”
Silk nods. “Honestly that’s something I can say for most things in my store, I think. As I said, let me know if you want to use anything.” She winks.
Giggling, Asylum tosses her shirt away, plain white bra beneath. “I’ll keep that in mind… though I’m not even sure if Rhino will want to go that far yet...” She begins working on her jeans next.
“True… he did mention something about saving himself one time before rapidly changing the subject.” Her eyes flicking to the bra, she smiles. “Look at you, going white and innocent.”
The pegasus blushes. “Hey, I don’t put much thought into these… I just grab the first things I grab.” She drops her pants, a pair of red and pink striped panties beneath. “Usually I try not to show them off.”
“Well, you don’t clash too badly…” She offers the outfit as she continues. “Still, if you’re mentioning outfits would be useful for both of us… does that mean you plan on your strapping stallion being around to cool you off in the coming days?”
Asylum sighs as she takes the outfit and starts to pull it on. “I hope so… if not, I can just do what I do every heat cycle… though it’d be better with somepony else there.”
She tilts her head. “Out of curiosity, how do you handle your cycles? I barely, if ever, see you during them, so I don’t actually know.”
The pegasus blushes. “...I… have a couple toys at home… usually I just alternate between using those and sitting in a cold shower… most of my previous jobs gave me the week off, but...” She trails off, sighing again as she finishes pulling the outfit on, carefully straightening it out.
“Oh dear… I think we all have horror stories of having to go out in heat…” Her ears fold back at the thought, shivering. “Any close calls?”
“Well… the worst case was when I had to spend my lunch break in the bathroom just hoping nopony could identify my voice at such high octaves...” She blushes majorly, averting her eyes. “A-Aside from that… I just had to grit my teeth and bare it… but I don’t think it affected me too bad… though I often wanted to just strip down naked to get rid of the heat a little.”
“But then the sight and smell would drive stallions crazy and nopony wants that.” Silk finishes, shaking her head. “Here, why don’t you move around a bit while I change the subject to the slightly happier way I deal with it?”
Asylum smirks. “I’m listening.” She starts walking across the room casually, looking back to both look for a reaction and listen to the story.
Silk’s eyes stay on her chest and skirt as she walks, seeing what is revealed and how it all moves. “Well, admittedly as virgins, it’s not like we can just break out the newest phallus to cool ourselves off. I was tempted at times… but ultimately I’m one of the mares who would sit at home with a big bag of ice, a few toys, a few books, and desperately try not to think too hard on all the mental images of round bellies and foals nature thrusts into my brain those times of the year.”
Asylum giggles. “I suppose that’s one way to go about it...” She does a little twirl, feeling the skirt rise and her face heating up as it does.
“Again with the cute blush.” Silk shakes her head as she giggles. “At least you’re actually wearing something under it, right? Hmm… I might use a slightly softer fabric so it billows more, maybe a little heavier. At least the chest seems tight and supportive.”
“It certainly feels it.” Smiling, the pegasus thinks a bit. “...what else did you want me to do?”
“A jump and some bending if you please.” Silk leans back on the couch. “Practice showing off the goods a bit, hun. I’m sure Rhino will appreciate it before he becomes a blushing mess.”
Blushing herself, Asylum gives a meager little hop. “I’m doing my best...”
“Hmm… minimal jiggling. Gives a small element of youth.” She nods. “Well, I suppose Rhino probably doesn’t need much convincing, but come now, drive him wild!”
Sighing, Asylum jumps again, this time much higher. “I’m t-trying...”
Blinking, Silk shakes her head. “...I didn’t mean exactly with jumping, dear. I was talking just physical seduction, which is usually bending and posing. Good height though on that last one.”
Giggling sheepishly, the pegasus nods and tries posing, taking on an innocent-looking posture. “Sorry...”
“There’s that adorable face.” She twirls a finger. “Now just a turn to the side or around then a bend.”
Nodding, Asylum turns all the way around and bends over, as though picking something off the ground, trying to ignore the obvious feeling of her skirt rising and practically flipping up to expose her backside.
“Perfect!” Silk claps her hands happily. “A nice surprising amount of reveal. Careful where you use this hun. I imagine this might prove quite the test for your green beau, especially if you use it when your body is already using your scent to entice him in the coming days.”
The pegasus giggles, standing back up. “I’ll keep that in mind.” She starts to pull the outfit off. “Same to you, though knowing Winter, you could have on track pants and a parka and you’d still turn him on with a pose.”
“True, but that doesn’t quite inspire the… intensity I’m going to want in my heat-crazed state.” She licks her lips as she squirms. “I have a very specific line of thought I want to go through his head. One of the ones I want to try on should be perfect.”
“Oooh… got me intrigued now.” Once she strips back down, Asylum hands the outfit back over.
“You’ll have to wait and see then.” Taking the outfit, she stows it, digging around for the next. “Now this next one, like I said, is a little something new I’m working with.” She pulls out two mounds of what appear to be nothing more than fluffy clouds weaved together.
Asylum blinks. “Huh… mind letting me in on what it is?”
“It’s exactly what I said it was. Cloud cloth.” She grins, tossing them up and watching as they float slowly back down. “They’re literally clouds, but with a few strings woven in for stability. I made it to be the single lightest fabric possible. Honestly, I can barely tell I’m holding it most of the time. It has quite a few interesting properties too, but why don’t you try them on and see for yourself?”
Nodding, the pegasus turns the outfit over a bit before starting to carefully pull the two mounds on. “This is… a little odd, but let’s see...”
“One’s a skirt and one’s a shirt for now,” Silk explains. “I debated making a set of underwear with them, but their habit of turning grey when exposed to moisture might make them a bit… bad for panties.”
Asylum blushes. “Probably...” She gets the top on, giggling. “I can barely feel it...” The skirt goes on next, and she does a little twirl, unsure of what to say about them.
Silk leans forward. “Any comments, hun? I’m looking for any input, it took a while to make them because they require our weather manipulation magic.”
“Well, they’re certainly light and comfy...” She jumps up and down a couple times. “I think they work out just fine. Only real problem is that, if I were wearing them outside at least, I’d frequently look down thinking I wasn’t wearing anything.” She blushes. “On other ponies, though, being so light could be considered a plus… just feels a little odd to me, but I could get used to it.”
“Hmm… I might have to work on these more… I mean the ‘feel like you’re wearing nothing at all’ part was the intended tagline, but…” She thinks with narrowed eyes. “Maybe for accenting? I mean it’d be great if I made a bikini or something out of them… feeling nude without being nude. I’ll have to work on it.”
“Maybe find a way that ponies can wear them without being pegasi or thestrals?” Asylum adds as she starts removing the skirt. “You are catering to a specific audience with these...”
Silk protests. “They can wear them though! They’ll just feel weird because they can’t get as good a grip on them as we do… I was taking inspiration from cloud mattresses. Letting the other tribes feel what they can’t, in a way, you know?”
Asylum removes the top next and hands them back, a small smile on her face. “Silk, I think it’s a great idea. It feels amazing, and I know plenty of ponies will want to try them. It’s just a little too new for me in particular.” She nuzzles her. “I’m sure many others would give nothing but compliments. It’s just hard for me to get used to, okay?”
Staying silent for a moment, Silk fusses with the fabric in her hands. “To be fair… it’s better than shielding one’s actually nude body with an actual cloud.” She looks at Asylum knowingly.
“Your fault for not being very good at Battleclouds.” The pegasus sticks her tongue out.
“And for that, I try on the first lingerie.” The thestral responds with a tongue of her own as she fishes out the delicates.
Asylum pouts. “...I at least get to try one on, right?”
“Of course, hun. I did have you in mind for the middle one.” She giggles as she pulls more pieces out. “The other two are for me.”
“Fair enough.” Plopping her tush onto the couch, Asylum looks over the pieces. “Some more new masterpieces?”
“Maybe. This is one I’m actually planning on using on Winter.” She smiles mischievously as she quickly strips naked before starting to put it all on, starting with some knee-high socks.
Asylum watches, looking her up and down with a small blush. “Sometimes I can’t tell if you’re trying to turn him on or give him a heart attack...”
“He better have a strong heart if he’s going to be near me during my heat.” She grins toothily as she pulls up a set of panties before starting on some elbow-length gloves. Next comes the bra, though she grunts a bit as she tries to get the back. “Umm… a little help, hun? You know wings make these things a pain.”
Tearing herself away from just staring, Asylum nods sheepishly and moves around behind her. “Believe me, I know… good thing you have a unicorn to help you now, right?”
“True… though usually he’s taking it off me these days…” She holds the cups to her mounds as she holds still.
“Oh, really now?” Asylum smirks as she sets the bra strap up. “Surprised he even worked up the courage to even touch it, with fingers or with magic.”
“Oh, we’ve been all over each other…” Her tail swishes frantically as she thinks about it. “This is going to be my invitation to him during my heat.” Reaching back, she gathers her mane and ties it with a small ribbon to make a pony tail.
Asylum tilts her head. “Invitation? How are you going to go about it? He probably won’t catch on to anything less than a fancy handwritten RSVP in the mail.”
Giggling, Silk takes a few model-like steps toward the couch. “I know it’s one of my more subtle outfits, but let’s see him ignore this.” Bending over at her waist, she places her hands on the back of the couch, flicks her tail over her back, and looks over her shoulder with half lidded gaze as she sways her hips. “Mount me.”
Asylum’s face grows red and her wings spring outward as she sees this. She opens her mouth, but all that comes out is an incoherent “Uhhh...”
Blinking and blushing at her friend’s reaction, Silk giggles nervously. “So, umm… think it’ll work hun?” Her hips shake again.
The pegasus eeps. “Y-Yes… most likely… it’s almost having that effect on me...” She winces as her ears flop back when she realizes what she said.
“Well,” Silk clears her throat as she stands, still facing away from her friend, but for a different reason now. “Glad to know it’s potent. Not that mounting me would have really done you good since you lack the parts to take advantage of that position.” She turns her head slightly and winks.
Asylum scuffs her hoof on the ground. “S-Sorry… I just… don’t know what made me think those thoughts...”
Raising an eyebrow, Silk huffs. “I think it’s fairly certain what did it, hun.” She bends down once more, shaking her rump and giggling. “You know I’m good at what I do. Plus, we are close.”
“Still...” Sighing, the pegasus covers her eyes. “Okay, please stop now… yes, you’ll give Win the world’s biggest hard-on, but please don’t get me flustered and excited before the heat even begins...”
Laughing, Silk stands back up properly, facing Asylum. “Alright, hun, I’m done. Just having a little fun with you. All this talk about heat week is getting me playful.”
“Well, just wait another couple days, and you and your literally blue-balled boyfriend can play all you want.” She finally removes her hands from her eyes, still blushing but now wearing a smirk as well.
Sitting back down, Silk crosses her legs as she starts digging in the bag once more. “Oh yes… I plan on playing as much as I can. I have my potions ready and everything.”
“Potions?” Asylum tilts her head, confused.
She explains as she pulls a few things out. “To prevent pregnancy, hun. I’m not particularly into the idea of condoms, even if they are cheaper.”
“Oh… huh.” She tilts her head the other way. “...I didn’t know there were potions for that… are you sure they’ll work?”
“They’re certified and checked.” A choker with a large bow comes out next. “Plus, a college gives them good business. They’d find out pretty quick if they messed up.”
“That’s good to know… I mean, I bet you’d make a good mother, but I can tell you probably don’t want that just yet.” She giggles. “Not to mention Win would probably panic to the point of clinical insanity.”
“Probably.” She laughs along as she finally gets all the pieces out, offering them to Asylum. “What about you? Planning on having a big family with half a dozen sets of little hooves running around?”
The pegasus smiles sadly. “That would depend on what Rhino wants too… myself, I don’t know if I’d ever be ready to be a mother… but I suppose I can give it a try if he wants.” Sighing, she stands up and begins removing her current undergarments, snapping the bra strap behind herself.
“I wouldn’t worry about it now, hun. Let the idea grow on you..” She tries to peer behind her. “Need any help?”
She shakes her head. “I’m fine, thank you.” The bra comes off, and her panties slide down quickly as well. She picks the lingerie up, turns it over a bit, and starts sliding it on, starting with the socks like her friend did. “Figured out any of Win’s kinks or sensitive spots that I wasn’t aware of?”
“Anywhere around his groin seems fairly sensitive,” she remarks quickly before actually thinking. “Though, he does seem to have another one just behind the base of each of his ears. They’re small, but he doesn’t fail to give a reaction every time.”
“Aww, so like a dog?” Asylum giggles, pulling the panties on next. “You should try giving him belly rubs next.”
“Good idea…” She watches, smiling at the pink bow on the front of the bottoms. “Any tips on yours?”
Asylum just shrugs as she starts working on the bra next. “All we’ve done is cuddle and kiss, really… haven’t really found anything since I haven’t really gone looking. He seems to like the noises I make, but that’s about it.” She snaps it on with relative ease.
“Oh?” She leans forward. “And do you make a lot of noises? Is adorable Asylum secretly a screamer?”
The pegasus frowns, blushing. “We haven’t really done anything where we’d find out, Miss Tease. All I’ve given him is pleased humming and maybe some moaning.” She picks up a choker and begins adding it to her ensemble. “Besides… I would’ve thought my story earlier about hiding in the bathroom at work would answer that question for you. I think even the customers heard me.”
“So you are! Well that works out perfectly for you two…” Her smile only gets wider. “It’s fine if you haven’t done much, hun.. I’m sure your moaning gives him plenty to strive for… like getting you to do it again, and louder.”
Asylum groans, grabbing the headband and quickly throwing it on so she can change the subject. “How do I look?”
Silk looks over her white set of lingerie. Almost thigh-high white socks, matching seductive yet innocent panties and bra, and even a maneband. Finally, the choker has a massive bow on the back of it, making her look not unlike either a present or a new pet. “Like one hell of a present anypony would love to unwrap.”
Asylum giggles, striking a small pose. “It’s nice and comfy, too… could be very rewarding in the long run.”
“Or the short run.” Her smile widens. “Do I need to leave this with you for the time being?”
“Please?” The pegasus gives her best puppy-dog eyes.
“Aww… with that little bow, I just can’t say no.” She gets up and hugs her friend. “You can keep it, hun. I don’t know if anypony will pull it off better than you.”
Giggling, Asylum hugs back. “Thank you… I promise I’ll keep it in good condition.” She nuzzles. “I might keep it on for the rest of tonight, actually.”
Silk’s tail wags. “I don’t mind that at all. Just be sure to tell Rhino to be gentle with it, hmm?”
“I will, don’t worry.” She does a little twirl. “So, you have one last set, right?”
“Yes, although honestly it’s more for variety than anything else.” Walking over to the backpack, she begins pulling out black bits of cloth. “While the others are more tempting or innocent, this one says something more like… ‘I am a sex goddess and you will treat me as such.’ It’s a change of pace.”
“Well, you’ve got me curious now.” Asylum sits back down on the couch and watches. “I can’t wait to see it.”
“Well, you won’t have to wait too long.” Silk quickly starts stripping out of her current lingerie, taking off each piece and folding it next to her pack. “I’m a bit curious how you’ll react.”
Asylum looks on, tilting her head as she waits. “I presume this is your outfit for day two of heat, and the other is for day one?”
“Honestly, if I use it at all, it’ll only be to spice things up.” Now nude, she slides on a pair of panties closer to the thong end of the spectrum than her usual variety. “Maybe on one of the later days, when I’ve had my fill of him on top and want to see if he enjoys me trying it.” Next comes on thigh-high black stockings which she attaches to a garter belt she puts on next.
“Good luck getting him to take top in the first place.” Her face goes a bit red as she watches her friend get dressed.
“I’ve been fairly successful these last few days. All I do is encourage him.” Next she puts on a strapless bustier, the teasing partial seethrough sections and the overall curve hugging nature accentuating her body.
Asylum just nods, still blushing. “W-Well… if it works, it works...”
Finally, Silk slides a black lace choker over her head and to her neck. Turning to her friend, she strikes a pose. “What do you think?”
“...you’ll have him at your hooves,” Asylum finally responds. “Likely unconscious, but at least he’ll be in heaven first.”
Feeling cheeky, she giggles and wiggles her hips. “Should I worry about you acting the same way?”
The pegasus eeps and looks away. “N-No!”
Grinning, Silk saunters over and plops herself down in Asylum’s lap. “Oh, Sy~?” The pegasus whimpers and tries to cover her eyes. Nuzzling her, Silk purrs. “I have a question for you…”
“Wh-what is it?” Asylum squeaks.
Suddenly leaning back and speaking perkily, the thestral smiles. “Want to play a game next?”